The network server where you install the agents must meet the following requirements:
x86-32 processor or x86-64 processor
On a 64-bit processor, GroupWise still runs as a 32-bit application.
Any of the following server operating systems for the GroupWise agents:
Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 2 (Linux version) or OES 11, plus the latest Support Pack
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 or SLES 11, plus the latest Service Pack
The X Window System and Open Motif are required by the GUI agent server console. By default, the agents run as daemons without a user interface.
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012, plus the latest Service Pack
Adequate server memory as required by the operating system
Depending on the anticipated load on the agents, additional memory might be required, as detailed in Section 8.2.3, Agent Memory Requirements.
Adequate server disk space:
Approximately 117 MB for the MTA, POA, and DVA software (varies by platform)
Adequate disk space for the document quarantine used by the DVA, as described in Enabling the DVA Document Quarantine
in Document Viewer Agent
in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.
Any of the following environments for running the GroupWise Installation program:
Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 2 (Linux version) or OES 11, plus the latest Support Pack
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 or SLES 11, plus the latest Service Pack
The X Window System is required by the GUI GroupWise Installation program that steps you through the process of creating a new GroupWise system. A text-based Installation program is also available for installing individual GroupWise components on servers where the X Windows System is not available.
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, plus the latest Service Pack, plus the latest Novell Client.
The amount of memory used by the POA depends on the number of active users, as illustrated by the table below:
|
Concurrent Users |
Minimum Memory Required |
Recommended Memory for Best Performance |
|---|---|---|
|
100 active users (100-250 users in post office) |
400 MB |
2 GB |
|
250 active users (250-500 users in post office) |
600 MB |
4 GB |
|
500 active users (500-1000 users in post office) |
800 MB |
4 GB |
|
1000 active users (1000 - 1500 users in post office) |
1 GB |
8 GB - 12 GB |
|
1500 active users (1500 - 3000 users in post office) |
2 GB |
12 GB |
The POA typically performs best with abundant cache memory available.
|
Agent/Application |
Minimum Memory Required |
Recommended Memory for Best Performance |
|---|---|---|
|
Routing MTA |
200 MB |
2 GB |
|
DVA |
100 MB |
1 GB |
|
GWIA and its MTA |
400 MB |
4 GB |
|
Monitor |
100 MB |
1 GB |
|
WebAccess Application |
400 MB |
4 GB |
|
Calendar Publishing Host Application |
200 MB |
1 GB |
|
WebAccess and Calendar Publishing Host Applications together |
600 MB |
4 GB |